NEW CENTER OPENING: UNI
will officially open the new Center for International Peace & Security
Studies with an inaugural address by Rep. Jim Leach at 10 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 23 in Maucker Union. Rep. Leach will discuss, "Progress in the
War on Terrorism." Free and open to the public. The Center for International
Peace & Security Studies is housed within the Department of Political
Science. It is designed to foster discussion, research and teaching
about international conflicts and the meaning of security in the 21st
century.
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UNI IN THE NEWS: The
story in Wednesday's USA Today, section C (sports), page 4, "Northern
Iowa contains costs like academics" is a very favorable story about
UNI. Rick Hartzell and President Koob are quoted. This story is in
contrast to the front-page story, "Athletic spending grows as academic
funds dry up."
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2004-02-17-low-paid-coaches_x.htm
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TELL YOUR STUDENT: A
new section, 'Tell your student' has been added to UNI Online. This
section includes news pertinent to students. It is located after the
'Events' section.
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USHERS NEEDED: Theatre
UNI is seeking volunteer ushers for the upcoming production of Aaron
Copland's opera, "The Tender Land." Performances are Feb. 27, March
4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. Ushers get one free ticket
to the performance. To volunteer, call the Strayer- Wood Theatre box
office at 273-6381.
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STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Nominate
student employees for the 2003-2004 UNI Student Employee of the Year.
View eligibility criteria and print a nomination form by clicking
on the link at http://www.uni.edu/finaid
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BOR MEETING: The
Board of Regents, State of Iowa, meets this week at the University
of Iowa. The docket is available on the Web at
http://www2.state.ia.us/regents/Meetings/Agendas/agenda.html
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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES: Tickets
for "The Vagina Monologues" are now on sale for $10 at the GBPAC or
call 3-SHOW.
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EMPLOYEE
RESOURCES

SUSHI AVAILABLE AT 23RD ST. MARKET: Sushi
will continue to be available at the 23rd Street Market through March
5. Small packages and party trays are offered in your choices of flavors.
Sales have been below the level needed for the franchise to continue
beyond March 5. Your business is appreciated. Watch for more grab-and-go
items at the 23rd Street Market during spring semester.
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UNI STUDENT READING ASSOCIATION: The
Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the lobby of SEC March
1-4, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Purchase some favorites for your
favorite people and support literacy.
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VIDEO CONFERENCING FACILITATES SEMINAR
BETWEEN UNI AND ST. PETERSBURG: Faculty
and staff are invited to drop by the Center for Educational Technology,
Room 5, and observe the Russian-American Studies in Human Geography
course. This course is being conducted using video-conferencing over
the Internet. Connecting to Herzon University in St. Petersburg, Russia,
Dr. Tim Strauss leads the course as interaction and discussion occurs
easily between the students at both sites. Plan to come and observe
on any of the following Tuesdays: Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9 between
9 and 10:45 a.m. Topics for the 17th and 24th are: Political geography--federalism;
and Political geography--electoral patterns.
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CONFERENCES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPSFACULTY SENATE MEETING: The
next meeting of the Faculty Senate will be on Monday, Feb. 23, in
the Piazza Meeting Room of Redeker Center at 3:15 p.m. Everyone is
welcome to attend. For further information contact heston@uni.edu.
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CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP:
"The Path to Profit: Internal and External Customer Relationships,"
offered by the Management and Professional Development Center Feb.
24, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The fee for non-consortium members is $195
less the 15% UNI employee discount. Complete workshop description
at
http://www.bcs.uni.edu/mpdc/training/workshops.html. Register
by contacting Debb Vandehaar-Arens at 3-5851 or at mpdc@uni.edu
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SCHOOL COUNSELORS & ADMINISTRATORS
CONFERENCE: Tough Challenges, Tender Solutions
ˇ How to Thrive and Survive, Feb. 24, Waterloo. Join school counselors
and administrators as they tackle issues facing the field today. Student
pricing available. For more information visit http://www.uni.edu/contined/ces/sca
or call 3-6899.
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EXHIBITS/FILMSWOMEN ON FRIDAYS: VIDEO VIEWPOINTS:
The 1991 documentary, "Paris is Burning,"
will be shown Friday, Feb. 20, noon in Baker 161. The film exposes
what it's like to be gay, black and poor in a straight, rich, white
world. Bring a lunch, dessert will be provided.
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PERFORMING ARTSUNI music events: http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
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RASCAL FLATTS LIVE AT THE UNI-DOME:
Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Opening acts will be
Cledus T. Judd and Brian McComas. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.
Call 319-363-1888, visit a Ticketmaster outlet (HyVee Stores), or
order online at
http://www.ticketmaster.com or http://www.cc.com
All seats are reserved.
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MOSCOW STATE RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AND CHORUS: Sunday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.,
GBPAC. This company of 160 will present an all-Tchaikovsky program.
Sponsored by Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn. Call 3-SHOW for tickets.
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NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY
TOUR: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., GBPAC.
An all-star mix of veterans and the younger generation perform together.
Come early for the annual Gallagher-Bluedorn Mardi Gras party in the
lobby, at 6 p.m. Dance to New Orleans and The Saints Band and purchase
chicken creole, jambalaya and carrot cake. Call 273-SHOW for tickets.
UNI students receive 50% off tickets.
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Tell
Your Student

THURSDAZE FEB. 19: Events
include the movie "Bowling for Columbine" at 7 & 10 p.m., Maucker
Union Ballroom; Black History Month trivia show 7 p.m., Maucker Union
Coffeehouse (sponsored by MGSA); Gender Feud game show 9 p.m., Maucker
Union Coffeehouse (sponsored by V Week); free pool 7-11 p.m., Maucker
Union Game Room.
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UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES UPDATES: Positions
are still available for University Committees. Most committees meet
once or twice per month, and UNI students apply through the NISG Web
site at http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/nisg
For a list of current openings, visit http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/354.html
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NISG ELECTIONS: Student
Government elections will take place Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Wednesday,
Feb. 25. For more information about the candidates, visit one of the
links below. Kevin Koppes and Ben Humphrey: http://www.demanddirectdemocracy.com
Brendon Moe and Joe Murphy: http://www.moe-murphy.com
Adam Sherer and Mike Young: http://www.followtheleaders.com
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KURT WARNER FIRST THINGS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP:
To qualify for the scholarship a student
must demonstrate an ongoing and strong history of community service;
graduate from an Iowa, eastern Missouri, or southern Illinois high
school in the past year (2003 or 2004); have financial need from the
2004-05 FAFSA; minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. The scholarship awards
$2,000 each year for up to four years or upon completion of a first
bachelorÝs degree, whichever comes first. Deadline to apply is March
15. Applications and additional information available online at http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarship.html
under "Online Scholarship Directory". At the field "containing the
words" type in "Warner" and search in "Scholarship Name"; then click
on the view button. Forms also available from the UNI Financial Aid
Office, Gilchrist 116; 273-2700 or 1-800-772-2736.
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JOB SHADOW IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA, MEXICO:
Students are invited to participate May
10-21 in job shadowing and interviewing activities with employers
and professionals working in fields related to the students' areas
of study and career interest, visit cultural and historical sites,
live with a family, and earn credits. For more information visit http://www.uni.edu/global/coursesabroad/mexico/yucatan.html
or contact Isabela Varela, 3-2602.
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